One-pot Pumpkin Chicken Pasta

One-pot pumpkin chicken pasta, a great way to use a couple of ingredients in the same pot to have a delicious meal, perfect for lunch or dinner.

Prep Time10mins

Cook Time30mins

Total Time40mins

Course: Main Course

Servings: 4people

Calories: 698kcal

Author: Nadja | Nashi Food

Ingredients

2tablespoonsolive oildivided (1 Tbsp for the chicken, one for the rest)

1poundchicken breast cubed

1 1/4teaspoonsalt, divided 3/4 tsp for the chicken, 1/2 tsp for the rest

1/2teaspoonblack pepper, divided in half

1medium size onion

1teaspoonminced garlic

1cuppumpkin puree

4cupslow-sodium chicken stock or broth

1/8teaspoonchili flakes

1/2teaspoonnutmeg

8ounceswhole wheat pastaI used linguine

4ouncescream cheese

2tablespoonsgrated parmesan cheese(optional)

2sprigsparsley for garnish

Instructions

Prep

Slice the onion, mince your garlic and set aside.

Cube your chicken breast and set aside.

Cooking

Heat the dutch oven, and add 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Add half of the chicken to brown for approximately 2 minutes per side just until it is no longer pink. Season while cooking (adding salt and pepper). Repeat with the second batch of chicken. Set it aside.

Add the remaining oil to the dutch oven. Saute the onions and the garlic for 5 minutes.